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Elise

It was almost twilight, and I hadn't ventured out of the room, ever since we returned from the woods.

I lay curled up on my bed, reading through a magazine I had found on Lazarus's table. It was on wildlife.

A knock came at the door at that moment, and I sat up. "Come in."

The door pushed open, and a cautious looking Jenny walked in.

"Why are you looking around like a scaredy cat? Come on in." I smiled, gesturing my hands.

She reciprocated, and shutting the door behind her, she walked over to me. "You're all alone?" She asked, taking a place beside me on the bed.

"Yeah. I had been with Lazarus moments ago, but he had excused himself." I replied, dropping the magazine.

"How was the race?" She asked after a moment's silence.

I studied her face, before giving a reply. She looked pale.

"Is anything wrong? You look different. The race was fine though." I didn't turn my gaze away, and continued looking closely at her instead.

"I'm fine. Just tired, I guess. Besides the cent